Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

why say such

head, preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's condition. Seeing her growing tired,

reached the door of the hospital room, Aunt Laura called out to

struggle and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and

clenched into fists on the blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if making an incredibly difficult decision. “I.....

asked, "What is

Aunt Laura got off the bed and asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath, she retrieved a small

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rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit

me put it around my neck and said

too valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust me on this, Charlotte. It's

hesitated. "Is this... something my parents left

been

"Yes..."

moment, then after helping me wear it and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided my

"Consider it so?"

Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more. "Alright, I'm tired.

the hospital with a heart full of questions,

that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could remember, I had never seen this item

same

matters on my mind, I

indifferent. "I heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

light, I pressed the brake

argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was buzzing nonstop

him, I didn't know

be signing something, the sound of a pen scratching